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Medicare Advantage: Ending Penalties for High-Quality Care.

This act aims to remove a provision that inadvertently penalized Medicare Advantage plans for providing high-quality healthcare. This change allows plans to focus on improving services without financial penalties, potentially leading to better care for seniors.
Key points
Eliminates financial penalties for Medicare Advantage plans that offer high-quality services.
Aims to encourage plans to continue raising healthcare standards for Medicare beneficiaries.
Changes will take effect starting January 1, 2022.
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Print number: 117_HR_4911
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Process start date: 2021-08-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4911.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eliminates financial penalties for Medicare Advantage plans that offer high-quality services.
  • Aims to encourage plans to continue raising healthcare standards for Medicare beneficiaries.
  • Changes will take effect starting January 1, 2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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